Operations & Maintenance Technician

Company: Veolia North America
Location: Bedford Hills
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionVeolia is the world's leading environmental services company with -179,000 employees globally and a 160-year history. We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses, and industries. -Job DescriptionResponsibilities/Duties for this position:

• Operation, inspection, and monitoring of treatment plant equipment and pump stations.
• Perform process control sampling, laboratory tests, and field tests.
• Read gauges and meters, adjust process equipment as required.
• Completes daily process control sheets for his/her shift.
• Maintain accurate operator logbook and bench sheet entries.
• Takes corrective action as necessary to keep facility equipment and processes functioning smoothly and according to plant SOP's.
• Performs routine inspection and minor maintenance of equipment at treatment facilities and lift stations.
• Maintain facility appearance and clean work areas as necessary.
• Must be capable of physical activities such as lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds, walking up to three miles per day, climbing stairs and ladders, working outside in all weather conditions.
• Must wear supplied uniforms and safety equipment.
• Must be motivated, self-directed, and capable of working alone.
• Must be able to take direction, follow instructions, and cooperate with others to perform as a team.
• Must be safety conscious and follow all safety rules and procedures.QualificationsExperience needed for this position (number of years, types on industries, etc):
  • Experience in wastewater treatment a plus.
  • Some experience in plant operations, industrial or municipal.
  • Experience with operation and maintenance of machinery and tools.Education and/or Licensing needed for this position:
    • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
    • New York State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification a plus.
    • Must possess a valid New York State driver's license.Additional InformationAbout Veolia:Veolia offers the most complete range of environmental solutions to meet the challenges of cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries. Our network of talent and hands-on know-how is unique and unrivaled. -We help our customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. That means improving our clients' energy efficiency, better managing their water and wastewater, and recovering resources from their wastes. We do this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for more than 550 communities and more than 30,000 businesses, campuses and organizations throughout North America. - -We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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